Frequently Asked Questions About the UAE Real Estate Market
Question About Buying in UAE
Yes. All properties listed on this website are sold freehold. You will own both the property and the land, with no time restrictions, and full rights to transfer it to your heirs.
In Dubai, the Dubai Land Department (DLD) acts as the notary. The registration fee is 4% of the property's purchase price, payable at the time of acquisition.
Absolutely. You can buy a property with family, friends, or business partners — no need to be married, to open a company, or to partner with a UAE national.
Bank transfers are preferred. Cheques issued by UAE banks are also accepted. Some developers allow payments via credit card, cash, or cryptocurrency.
No. You will not pay any agency fees. The real estate agency is paid directly by the developer.
If you buy a property on the secondary market, you will pay on average 2% of the property price.
Yes. If you invest over 750,000 AED, you may be eligible for a 2-year investor visa, renewable as long as you own the property. For investments over 2,000,000 AED, a 10-year Golden Visa may be granted.
Yes. You do not need to be physically present in Dubai. A fully secure remote buying process has been put in place by developers and government authorities.
A payment plan allows you to pay for your property in installments over several months or years. These plans are offered by developers and vary by project. No proof of income is required.
No. The UAE has no property tax, no rental income tax, no capital gains tax, and no inheritance tax. Most investors are also exempt from paying taxes in their home countries, thanks to favorable tax treaties. However, you should always check with your local tax authorities.
You can resell your property according to the terms of your contract. If no solution is found within 6 to 12 months, the developer has the right to repossess the property. You may lose up to 40% of the purchase value.
Question About Selling in UAE
Yes, you can resell your property during the construction phase. However, some developers require a minimum percentage of the total price to be paid before approving a resale. In certain cases, they may also refuse to transfer the payment plan to the new buyer. It's essential to review the resale conditions carefully at the time of your initial purchase.
No. The entire resale process can be handled remotely, and you may appoint a trusted representative to act on your behalf via power of attorney.
Typically, both the buyer and the seller pay a 2% commission on the sale price to the real estate agency.
The process can be very quick. Once both parties agree on the price, the transaction can be completed within just a few days.
Question About Renting in UAE
Yes. With Dubai's fast-growing population, rental demand remains very high. Properties are generally easy to rent if listed at the right market price.
Yes. Short-term rentals are fully permitted in Dubai with no restrictions. You can list your property on platforms like Airbnb 365 days a year, and no income tax is applied on rental earnings.
You can, but we offer full property management services. For long-term rentals, the service fee is around 5% of the annual rent. For short-term rentals, expect to pay around 20% of the rental income, covering everything from guest communication to cleaning and check-ins.
Ejari is the official rental registration system in the UAE. It formalizes the lease contract and is required for all long-term rental agreements.
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